How Many People Are Named Shaira?
Complete statistics for the name Shaira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shaira is a very rare female name, with only 550 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 600,097 Americans. The majority of those named Shaira are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are believed to be highly intuitive and sensitive.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 556 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shaira Through the Generations
Shaira has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2017 when 37 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Shaira are young adults, with 433 under 30 years old, and only 123 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shaira's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shaira
How Many People Have the Name Shaira?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 550 people in the United States currently share the name Shaira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 600,097 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shaira a Common or Rare Name?
Shaira is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shaira Mean?
Shaira means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shaira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shaira Most Popular?
The name Shaira reached peak popularity in 2017, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shaira?
Approximately 550 people named Shaira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 556. That works out to roughly 1 in 600,097 Americans.
Is Shaira a rare name?
Shaira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 600,097 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shaira mean?
Shaira means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shaira more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shaira are male and 100% are female.
When was Shaira most popular?
Shaira peaked in 2017 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.